How popular isTicketek?
In September 2026, people searched for Ticketek by name about 27,200 times in New Zealand, an 18.3% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 9.9% of all New Zealand event ticketing platform searches, placing Ticketek second out of nine platforms. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about event ticketing platforms, Ticketek appeared in two of the five answers and was the fifth most recommended of the nine.
Ticketek is the second most searched of 9 competitors and the fifth most recommended in AI answers.
TicketmasterShare of searches 74.4%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
TicketekShare of searches 9.9%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
HumanitixShare of searches 4.6%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
EventfindaShare of searches 4.6%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
TixelShare of searches 2%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
Follow Ticketek and get free monthly updates on what changed
By continuing you'll get index updates and occasional product news from Brandwave. Unsubscribe any time. Privacy
Top event ticketing platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Ticketek was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Ticketek is the fifth most recommended of the nine.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Humanitix1st
Eventfinda2nd
Ticketmaster3rd
Eventbrite4th
Ticketek5th
iTICKET6th
Flicket7th
Tixel–
Moshtix–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Eventfinda4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Eventbrite4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Ticketmaster3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Humanitix3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Ticketek2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
iTICKET1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Flicket1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Tixel0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Moshtix0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about event ticketing platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which event ticketing platform should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best event ticketing platforms in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best event ticketing platform in New Zealand for tickets to a live event?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best event ticketing platform”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“concert tickets nz”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 19, 2026.
Which event ticketing platforms compete with Ticketek?
Share of searches by month for Ticketmaster, Ticketek, Humanitix, Eventfinda, Tixel. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Ticketmaster | Ticketek | Humanitix | Eventfinda | Tixel | Eventbrite | Moshtix | iTICKET | Flicket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 39.2% | 25.8% | 8% | 11.8% | 2.8% | 4.4% | 3.5% | 3.4% | 1.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 49.5% | 17.9% | 6.8% | 9.9% | 5.4% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 41.9% | 22.6% | 3.9% | 10.2% | 5.6% | 3.8% | 6.8% | 1% | 4.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 48.2% | 21.2% | 3.6% | 7.8% | 5.2% | 2.9% | 6.4% | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| Feb 2026 | 46% | 20.4% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 4.1% | 2.8% | 11.2% | 3.3% | 1.9% |
| Mar 2026 | 50.2% | 22.2% | 6.8% | 8.2% | 3% | 3% | 1.1% | 3% | 2.4% |
| Apr 2026 | 54.8% | 19.8% | 6.1% | 8.9% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.2% |
| May 2026 | 59.6% | 14.4% | 6.7% | 8% | 2.9% | 3% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| Jun 2026 | 50.4% | 18.2% | 7% | 12.3% | 2.4% | 3.7% | 1.1% | 3% | 1.8% |
| Jul 2026 | 37.1% | 29.8% | 9.3% | 11.1% | 2.2% | 4.1% | 1.7% | 3.2% | 1.5% |
| Aug 2026 | 34.4% | 41.2% | 5.9% | 7% | 1.7% | 2.6% | 3.7% | 2% | 1.6% |
| Sep 2026 | 74.4% | 9.9% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.88% | 0.76% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, moved from 2nd to 1st | 74.4% | 203K | +228.8% | +40 pointsmoved from 2nd to 1st | |
| 2, moved from 1st to 2nd | 9.9% | 27.2K | -63.3% | -31.3 pointsmoved from 1st to 2nd | |
| 3, moved from 4th to 3rd | 4.6% | 12.7K | +20.2% | -1.2 pointsmoved from 4th to 3rd | |
| 4, moved from 3rd to 4th | 4.6% | 12.5K | +0.08% | -2.4 pointsmoved from 3rd to 4th | |
| 5, moved from 8th to 5th | 2% | 5.5K | +85.2% | +0.4 pointsmoved from 8th to 5th | |
| 6, held 6th | 1.4% | 3.8K | -18.2% | -1.2 points | |
| 7, moved from 5th to 7th | 1.4% | 3.7K | -44.4% | -2.4 pointsmoved from 5th to 7th | |
| 8, moved from 7th to 8th | 0.88% | 2.4K | -33.2% | -1.1 pointsmoved from 7th to 8th | |
| 9, held 9th | 0.76% | 2.1K | -27.7% | -0.8 points |
74.4%
Moved from 2nd to 1st. 203K estimated branded searches, +228.8% vs prior month. Share +40 points.
2.
Ticketek9.9%
Moved from 1st to 2nd. 27.2K estimated branded searches, -63.3% vs prior month. Share -31.3 points.
4.6%
Moved from 4th to 3rd. 12.7K estimated branded searches, +20.2% vs prior month. Share -1.2 points.
4.6%
Moved from 3rd to 4th. 12.5K estimated branded searches, +0.08% vs prior month. Share -2.4 points.
5.
Tixel2%
Moved from 8th to 5th. 5.5K estimated branded searches, +85.2% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
1.4%
Held 6th. 3.8K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -1.2 points.
7.
Moshtix1.4%
Moved from 5th to 7th. 3.7K estimated branded searches, -44.4% vs prior month. Share -2.4 points.
8.
iTICKET0.88%
Moved from 7th to 8th. 2.4K estimated branded searches, -33.2% vs prior month. Share -1.1 points.
9.
Flicket0.76%
Held 9th. 2.1K estimated branded searches, -27.7% vs prior month. Share -0.8 points.
Compare popularity between Ticketek and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Ticketek
8 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Ticketek changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Ticketek in New Zealand fell from 33.3K to 27.2K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Ticketek’s share of searches among event ticketing platforms in New Zealand decreased from 25.8% to 9.9%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Ticketek’s share of searches among event ticketing platforms in New Zealand peaked at 41.2% in August 2026 and was lowest at 9.9% in September 2026.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand event ticketing platforms in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Ticketmaster overtook Ticketek to become the leader among event ticketing platforms in New Zealand, with 74.4% of the searches.

In September 2026, Ticketek lost share of searches among event ticketing platforms in New Zealand, from 41.2% to 9.9%.

In September 2026, Eventfinda lost share of searches among event ticketing platforms in New Zealand, from 7% to 4.6%.

In September 2026, Moshtix lost share of searches among event ticketing platforms in New Zealand, from 3.7% to 1.4%.

In September 2026, Humanitix lost share of searches among event ticketing platforms in New Zealand, from 5.9% to 4.6%.

In September 2026, Eventbrite lost share of searches among event ticketing platforms in New Zealand, from 2.6% to 1.4%.
How are Ticketek’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Ticketek’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- Ticketek
- ticketek app
Who owns Ticketek?
Ticketek is owned by TEG. Brandwave does not track any other brands owned by TEG.
Do you work for Ticketek? To request corrections or removal please contact us via our support page and we will be happy to assist.

Is Ticketek your brand?
Put your own campaigns, spend and outcomes next to this demand line, so you can see which of your marketing lined up with the movements above.